Sales Manager Jobs

A Sales Manager in the publishing industry is tasked with leading and guiding a team of sales people. Their main responsibility is to develop and implement effective sales strategies to increase the company's sales of books and other publications, also to achieve sales targets. They are in charge of setting individual sales targets, preparing sales reports, and providing feedback and coaching to the sales team. They are also expected to build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and conduct business negotiations.

Essential skills for a Sales Manager in the publishing industry include excellent communication and leadership skills, good business and financial understanding, strategic planning, ability to analyze market trends and sales data, and proficiency in sales software. In terms of qualifications, a degree in Business, Marketing or related field is usually required, while a master's degree or a certification in Sales or Marketing can be an advantage. Before becoming a Sales Manager, a person might have roles such as Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Senior Sales Associate in the publishing or a related industry.

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Inside Sales Manager

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Job Type Full-time Description The Inside Sales Manager will play a pivotal role in the management and strategic development of Inside Sales Consultants, focusing on maximizing sales performance, enhancing...

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Manager- Sales Enablement and Strategic Content

  • Romeoville, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 1 day ago

at AMERISOURCEBERGEN SERVICES CORPORATION in Romeoville, Illinois, United States Job Description Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our...

Associate Director, Sales Marketing, Global Platfo

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Create and oversee the development of high-impact sales and platform marketing materials-including narratives, pitch decks, one-sheets, webinars, white papers, infographics, and trade sponsorships-to...

Manager, Sales Planning

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Job Description About Our Organization: Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats,...

Manager, Sales Development

  • Lehi, UT
  • 3 days ago
  • Lehi, UT
  • 3 days ago

Company Description The sky's not the limit at Nearmap We're a SaaS company, with proprietary hardware and software that's continuously advancing through our commitment to innovation. The sky's...

Area Sales Manager

  • Spokane, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 5 days ago

The Area Sales Manager reports directly to the National Sales Director....

General Manager - Sales

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Join the Valpak/Clipp Team and Ignite Your Career! Are you ready to be part of a dynamic and innovative company thats transforming the world of savings and local...

Sales Manager

  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • 5 days ago

guide directives by overseeing all aspects of merchandising, visual, labeling and janitorial Support Logistics team in managing product flow both inbound/outbound accurately according to status Support...

Associate Director, Sales Marketing, Global Platforms & Automation

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

Create and oversee the development of high-impact sales and platform marketing materialsincluding narratives, pitch decks, one-sheets, webinars, white papers, infographics, and trade sponsorshipsto...

Sales Manager

  • Burlington, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 7 days ago

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Hires, trains, motivates, counsels, and monitors the performance of all salespeople. Directs sales staffing and training in...

Regional Sales Director

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 7 days ago

To continually update oneself through market research, contribution to business cases and market collaterals, developing white papers and attending conferences 5....

Edge Corporate Sales Manager

  • Provo, UT
  • 8 days ago
  • Provo, UT
  • 8 days ago

At Qualtrics, we create software the worlds best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a...

Multimedia Sales Manager - Kfda

  • Amarillo, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Amarillo, TX
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary/Description: We are seeking an organized and creative professional to lead our digital sales efforts in the role of Multimedia Sales Manager....

Director of Sales

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 8 days ago

Director of Sales AT TEGNA INC. WXIA WATL-TV Atlanta About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that...

Sales Manager - Digital Media

  • Boston, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 8 days ago

The Sales Manager will manage day-to-day sales activities of a regional team of Account Executives....

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.4%
Master's Degree
22.4%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Managers
6-8 years
34.8%
4-6 years
26.1%
1-2 years
13.0%
2-4 years
13.0%
8-10 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


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